Gardendale
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Local offices in Gardendale
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Gardendale City Hall
925 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help with city services, city records, and questions for the mayor or city clerk.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gardendale.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Gardendale Civic Center
857 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071
Help here
- Community center and recreationResidents can use the fitness center, join classes, and ask about community center programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gardendale.gov
Library · City office
Gardendale-Martha Moore Public Library
995 Rocket Way, Gardendale, AL 35071
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or attend programs for all ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gardendale.gov
Older adults · City office
Gardendale Senior Center
861 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsAdults can join activities, and eligible Jefferson County residents age 60 or older can ask about the lunch program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gardendale.gov
City of Gardendale, Alabama website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson County
Gardendale is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Jefferson County Department of Community Services
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, AL 35203
Help here
- Community development and housing programsAsk about county housing and community development programs available where you live.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jccal.org
Public health · State office
Jefferson County Department of Health
1400 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for county health programs, clinics, and vital records services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jcdh.org
Public health · State office
Jefferson County WIC Clinic, Central Health Center
1400 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Help here
- WICCall the clinic to ask about WIC food benefits and an appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
State office · State office
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Jefferson County Office
2001 12th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case at the county office.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Emergency help · Regional office
Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency
709 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet emergency preparedness information and county disaster updates.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffcoema.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Eastside Mental Health Center
129 East Park Circle, Birmingham, AL 35235
Help here
- Mental health careGet outpatient mental health care and crisis services for adults and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastsidemhc.org
Alabama programs by kind of help
These are run by Alabama and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Connects Alabama
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988